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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Theodore suggest they go in the spring to explore ditches?

2. In the beginning of Part I: Chapter 4, what does Gerry's Mother decide for him?

3. How does Gerry describe his mother at the beginning of Part I: Chapter 1, The Unsuspected Isle?

4. Who explores the countryside with Gerry?

5. When Spring came, Larry purchases a guitar and a large barrel of strong red wine. What kind of songs does he play?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the islanders see Spiro?

2. How does Gerry describe the Daffodil-Yellow Villa?

3. Why is the Rose-Beetle Man described as one of the most weird and fascinating characters Gerry met?

4. What is the significance of Yani's scorpion in the bottle of olive oil?

5. What was Larry's attitude upon reaching the island of Corfu?

6. What mishap occurred, in front of the Greek King, at the stage show of Battle of Thermopylae?

7. Why does Gerry have difficulties with mathematical problems?

8. How does Gerry describe the weather in England during August?

9. Why was Yani one of the people Gerry liked best?

10. How does Gerry describe the Strawberry-Pink Villa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Durrell family children, although siblings, are all very unique in their own ways. Select two of the Durrell children and compare and contrast their characteristics. For example, what affect has Mother's parenting played in their attitudes?

Essay Topic 2

The Rose-Beetle Man was a very interesting character to Gerry. What was the tone in the beginning of Part I: Chapter 3, The Rose-Beetle Man with the introduction of his character? What was the tone set by the Gerry the last time he saw the Rose-Beetle Man? How does the tone differ, and how is this difference conveyed?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways was Spiro the Durrell family's guardian throughout the book? Cite examples throughout the book. Why did Spiro choose to take on the family to look after?

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